- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
CPN-UML politburo endorses statute amendment proposal
The politburo meeting of the ruling CPN-UML concluded on Saturday, endorsing the proposal to amend the party’s statute. The meeting held at the party headquarters in Chyasal, Lalitpur, endorsed the amendment proposal presented by Vice-Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel by including the suggestions of the Politburo members, said Rajendra Gautam, head of UML’s Publicity Department and Standing Committee member, after the meeting.
Trail cameras, GPS devices being installed in KCA
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council (KCAMC) and Samriddha Pahad, has begun installing trail cameras and GPS devices in Kanchanjunga Conservation Area (KCA).
China urges US to lift more trade controls
China's state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths minerals that it says threaten national security, just weeks after Beijing and Washington agreed to make it easier for American firms to obtain from China those materials, which are critical for manufacturing and computer chip production. In a report published Friday in the state-r
Nepal women's Kabaddi team ready for World Cup
Nepal’s national women’s kabaddi team is set to leave for India on Saturday to participate in the second edition of Women’s Kabaddi World Cup. The World Cup is taking place in Hyderabad from August 3 to 10. The tournament is going to be held after 13 years. The inaugural event was held in Patna, India in 2012. Host India emerged as champion with Iran, Japan, and Thailand ending in second, third, and fourth place respectively in the first edition.
Luto Phalne tradition observed in Mugu
An age-old tradition called ‘Luto Phalne’, which traditionally involves warding off scabies by lighting torches, was observed with much fanfare on Saune Sankranti in Mugu district. According to Karna Bahadur Aidi, an el
Olivia becomes most expensive player in women's soccer history
Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women's soccer history Thursday when she joined Arsenal from Liverpool for a world record transfer fee of 1 million pounds ($1.34 million). The new benchmar
K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with 2 North Korean defector members
With two out of five of its members North Korean defectors, the K-pop group 1VERSE is breaking new ground as it debuts its single album Friday. The band represents a
Shamans to organise a camp in Nawalpur
The law does not recognise dhami, jhakri (shamans), tantra-mantra, or any form of magic. No one is legally allowed to conduct such activities. However, in Nawalpur, a 10-day open
Disruptions of cellphone internet links in Russia spreading
A snappy tune by a blogger that mockingly laments his poor internet connection in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don has gotten over a half-million views on Instagram in two weeks. “How to say you’re from Rostov without saying a word? Sho
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Nepal witnesses significant progress in financial inclusion: NRB
Nepal has made a meaningful progress in bringing more people into the formal financial system, according to the latest Financial Inclusion Index (FII) made public by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nursing services in Koshi schools prove effective
Rate of student absenteeism has decreased significantly at Pokhariya Secondary School in Biratnagar after the introduction of health treatment services alongside regular teaching-learning activities.
Dialogue Key To Avert Global Collisions
World politics shows more negative than positive trends. The conflict between India and Pakistan has been shelved. Kurds and Turkey have agreed on disarmament. But Turkey loathes Israel’s regional dominance and the end of the power
Food Utensils Can Impact Wellness
Time is a testimony to the transition of materials used in food utensils. Technological advancement and rising awareness towards wellness is fueling these changes. From ancient metalware to modern-day synthetic polymers, utensils have gr
Pillars Of Social Connection
Recently, the World Health Organisation launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social connection as a critical factor for global health. Y
Damak View Tower opens for public
Damak Business Complex (View Tower), the tallest structure in the country, has been opened to the public since Thursday. Situated in Damak Municipality-3, Jhapa, the complex has been made accessible to public for the first time through the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction’s Intensive Urban and Building Construction Project. However, apart from the complete
